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Reward offered for man wanted for fatal shooting during drug deal

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A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man who is wanted for fatally shooting a transgender woman during a drug deal gone bad.

On February 23, Gary Sanders, also known as "Little G," 35, allegedly shot and killed Phylicia Mitchell during an argument over drugs and money, according to authorities.

The incident happened near the 1400 block of W. 112th Street. Sanders fled on foot before police arrived.

Sanders is considered armed and dangerous and is wanted by U.S. Marshals and Cleveland police. The reward is being offered by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833 or text WANTED and the tip to 847411 (tip411).